The Tesla Tidbits Show

By D.J. Harbaugh

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Tesla Tidbits publishes every week giving you the week's most important Tesla news culled from around the Internet and beamed directly to your earholes in about ten minutes.

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The Tesla Tidbits Show episodes:

09.17.2021
Episode 665 - Plaid Has a Nice Ring to it
On this week's show, FSD Beta 10 launches to rave reviews, Model S Plaid owns the Nürburgring, the Q3 push is on, and much more. FSD Beta V10 launches to rave reviews- https://bit.ly/TT-E665-1 Model S Plaid owns Nürburgring EV record...
09.06.2021
Episode 664 - Revenge of the NHTSA
We have a new NHTSA investigation on Autopilot underway, FSD Beta 10 gets a date on Elon's calendar, Model 3 looks to sport something new under your feet, and more. NHTSA Autopilot investigation - https://bit.ly/TT-E664-1 FSD 10 Beta preliminary release...
08.19.2021
Episode 663 - Tesla Q2 2021 Earnings Call
We've reached quarterly Christmas again, and it's the best yet, but we've got some unfortunate news to go along with otherwise massively good news. Q2 2021 Shareholder Slide Deck and Earnings Call - https://ir.tesla.com Have a comment or question? Tweet...
07.28.2021
Episode 662 - Price Action
Tesla says goodbye to pieces of its Maxwell acquisition, Model S had a temporary pause in deliveries, new hardware appears to be incoming for the entire fleet, and more. Tesla sells some Maxwell assets - https://bit.ly/TT-E662-1 Model S delivery delay...
07.27.2021
Episode 661 - Don't Truck it Up
Model Y learns a new trick, we have another CyberTruck tidbit from Elon, Elon gives us another glimpse at future FSD Beta functionality, and FSD Beta 9 shows incredible detection abilities. Model Y now with Bioweapon Defense Mode - https://bit.ly/TT-E661-1 ...
07.26.2021
Episode 660 - Polishing it Up
On this week's episode we have all the details on the new full self driving beta. In addition, we've also got news on a new version of Model Y available in China that is extremely popular, and Tesla owning a...
07.06.2021
Episode 659 - Smashing It
On this week's episode we talk about another record quarter of deliveries, good news for owners with no RADAR equipped on their vehicles, some minor FUD busting around the new Model S yoke, and some bigger FUD busting around autonomy...
06.27.2021
Episode 658 - Privacy Discussion
This week's show focuses on a privacy discussion, a revived tier of Autopilot features, more progress in Berlin, and more government electrification. Cabin camera discussion - https://bit.ly/TT-E658-1 Zombie EAP - https://bit.ly/TT-E658-2 Painted tests spotted in Berlin - https://bit.ly/TT-E658-3 New South...
06.25.2021
Episode 657 - Post Plaid Potpourri
On this week's show we start with a battery care PSA Tidbit of the Week, an update from both GIgaBerlin and GigaTexas, some speculation on what cells are powering the Plaid powertrain, and more. Battery Care PSA - https://bit.ly/TT-E657-1 Gigafactory...
06.21.2021
Episode 656 - Plaid Delivery Event
Alright folks, the latest and greatest has arrived. Welcome to my coverage of the Plaid delivery event! Plaid delivery event and commentary - https://bit.ly/TT-E656-1 Have a comment or question? Tweet @teslatidbits with the hashtag #AskTeslaTidbits if you'd like to be...
06.21.2021
Episode 655 - Plaid Minus
The leadup to the final unveil of the Plaid vehicles has been an interesting one to be sure. One version is no more, we get a new tidbit on the revised center screen, a referral program update and a whole...
06.15.2021
Episode 654 - Here Comes the Plaid
Elon announces a delivery event, RADAR has officially met its end with Tesla, your in cabin camera finally has a purpose, Tesla gets a great security endorsement, and much, much more. Elon announces Plaid deliveries - https://bit.ly/TT-E654-1 and https://bit.ly/TT-E654-1A RADAR...
06.15.2021
Episode 653 - Clickbait Headline
On this week’s show, the NTSB releases its preliminary Texas findings, I bring you an MCU1 refund update, Panasonic is very bullish on Tesla, and we see the difference between Tesla’s 2170 and 4680 cells. NTSB finds Autopilot not enabled...
06.10.2021
Episode 652 - Positive Reinforcement
On this week’s show, we hear about a doctor with a Tesla bribe, Powerwall gets a spec bump, we have a new official Tesla account, and a question from the audience. Model 3 for Vaccination - https://bit.ly/TT-E652-1 New Supercharging Account...
05.20.2021
Episode 651 - Legislation All Over the Place
On this week's show, we have a whole lot of legislative news across the globe, and some news on another new feature at the Shanghai Gigafactory. Good news in Australia - https://bit.ly/TT-E651-1 Less good news in Texas - https://bit.ly/TT-E651-2 Better...
05.10.2021
Episode 650 - Tesla Q1 2021 Earnings Call
It's quarterly Christmas once again, and once again, Tesla has knocked the ball out of the park with a record quarter. Q1 Earnings Investor Slide Deck and Conference Call Have a comment or question? Tweet @teslatidbits with the hashtag #AskTeslaTidbits...
04.27.2021
Episode 649 - Time Keeps Slipping
On this week’s episode, we get an update on the famous button, Tesla releases its Q1 safety report, the MCU checks have begun finding owners, and more. FSD button delayed - https://bit.ly/TT-E649-1 Q1 2021 Vehicle Safety Report - https://bit.ly/TT-E649-2 Semi Improvements - https://bit.ly/TT-E649-3...
04.14.2021
Episode 648 - The Cars Have Eyes
Autopilot will eventually be watching you, we have a date set for Q1 earnings, Autopilot may be losing some hardware, and more. Cabin camera learns a new trick - https://bit.ly/TT-E648-1 https://bit.ly/TT-E648-1A and https://bit.ly/TT-E648-1B Earnings call date set - https://bit.ly/TT-E648-2 RUMOR...
04.05.2021
Episode 647 - Smashin'
On this Episode of Tesla Tidbits, Tesla crushes Q1, we have some rumblings on Cybertruck, Tesla has some more interesting interaction with NHTSA, and more. Tesla hits near 185,000 deliveries in Q1 - https://ir.tesla.com Biden infrastructure plan looks to benefit...
03.24.2021
Episode 646 - Gimme That Title
On this Episode of Tesla Tidbits, that FSD button isn’t coming as soon as expected, the refreshed Model S with new software was caught in public, the legal department decides to take on third party accessory sellers, and much more....
03.16.2021
Episode 645 - Even Batteries Are Bigger In Texas
Coming up on this episode, lots of information on the Full Self Driving Beta, Tesla has a secret energy storage project, we take a look into Tesla's Service ticketing system named MacGyver, and we get the latest installment of FUDBusters....
03.07.2021
Episode 644 - Matter of Fact(ories)
This week's show focuses a lot on Tesla factories, both in production and not. We also get to hear a bit about 4680 cells, another Powerpack project, some big FSD news, and much more! Fremont factory pause - https://bit.ly/TT-E644-1 https://bit.ly/TT-E644-1A...
02.23.2021
Episode 643 - Disappearing Act
Tesla swings the cancellation axe one more time, we see potential Model S refresh vehicles in the wild, and we cap the show paying off last year's bold predictions and making some new ones for this year. Standard Range Model...
02.17.2021
Episode 642 - I Seem to Recall...
Tesla accepts the MCU recall, the company readies to build a new factory in India, Germany looks to lead in autonomy regulation, the US is about to become a big EV customer, and more. Tesla accepts MCU1 recall - https://bit.ly/TT-E642-1 Tesla...
01.31.2021
Episode 641 - Tesla Q4 2020 Earnings Call
Quarterly Christmas time once again, and with it, a new beginning for the veteran vehicles. Tesla Shareholder Deck Tesla Earnings Call Have a comment or question? Tweet @teslatidbits with the hashtag #AskTeslaTidbits if you'd like to be on the show,...
01.26.2021
Episode 640 - NHTSA Giveth, NHTSA Taketh
Tesla gets both good and bad news from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the company officially enters the market in India, the quarterly safety report, is released, and much more. NHTSA clears Tesla in unintended acceleration probe - https://bit.ly/TT-E640-1 NHTSA...
01.10.2021
Episode 639 - Never Bet Against Tesla
Tesla hits their number, we could all be Apple fans right now, the Supercharger network is in use by other brands, and much much more. 500k deliveries - https://bit.ly/TT-E639-1 and https://bit.ly/TT-E639-1A Full Model Y lineup now available for order https://bit.ly/TT-E639-5 and...
12.22.2020
Episode 638 - Holiday Lull
Not much to report this week, as we start heading into the holiday season, but I've got a couple of stories for you. GigaBerlin will get cool new tech first, Tesla has new solar options, Model Y has been spotted...
12.15.2020
Episode 637 - Lonestar Musk
Tesla goes to the well again for market money, GigaBerlin construction has a hiccup, Elon is officially a Texan, and more. Tesla offers another round of new stock shares - https://bit.ly/TT-E637-1 and https://bit.ly/TT-E637-1A Elon rallies the troops to end 2020 - https://bit.ly/TT-E637-2...
12.08.2020
Episode 636 - Tidbits vs. COVID Edition
The Tesla S&P; addition strategy is set, the legal battle with Martin Tripp has come to an end, Elon would actually listen to a merger discussion with another company, and much more. Tidbits vs. COVID S&P; addition coming in one...
12.01.2020
Episode 635 - S&P Addition Edition
At last, Tesla will be added to the S&P; 500 stock index, a new major car software release is coming soon, and Fremont dodges a curfew bullet. Tesla to be added to S&P; 500 - https://bit.ly/TT-E635-1 New major software update...
11.17.2020
Episode 634 - Is He or Isn't He?
Elon tests Positive AND Negative for COVID-19, Model 3 looks to be getting a bigger battery pack, and Giga Shanghai is killing it in production. Elon gets conflicting COVID-19 results - https://bit.ly/TT-E634-1 Model 3 gets improved battery pack - https://bit.ly/TT-E634-2...
11.10.2020
Episode 633 - Fixing the Blackout
Tesla finally addresses a nagging issue for older vehicles, we hear some minor news on CyberTruck, and the Supercharger network has hit a new milestone. MCU1 free repairs Cybertruck update - https://bit.ly/TT-E633-2 Supercharger milestone - https://bit.ly/TT-E633-3 Have a comment or...
11.03.2020
Episode 632 - The Beta Makes it Betta
We get more Full Self Driving Beta updates, watch it take on the world’s most crooked street, and check in on the Supercharging capabilities of one of Tesla’s new battery chemistries. FSD software update - https://bit.ly/TT-E632-1 FSD Beta vs the...
10.29.2020
Episode 631 - For the Kids
The latest Tesla vehicle safety report is out, Canadian owners that didn’t opt for premium connectivity might want to check their options page, and it’s time once again to help out sick kids with Extra Life. Q3 2020 vehicle safety...
10.27.2020
Episode 630 - It's Beta Than Eva
This show is all about the fallout from the release of the FSD beta. We have updates on where folks have received it, how the beta is going, updates on the visualization, and how much this feature will cost going...
10.23.2020
Episode 629 - Tesla Q3 2020 Earnings Call
It’s quarterly Christmas time again! Tesla reports its latest profit, along with the Full Self Driving beta making its presence known. * Shareholder slide deck and earnings call review - https://ir.tesla.com * All - https://bit.ly/TT-E629-1 * The - https://bit.ly/TT-E629-1A *...
10.19.2020
Episode 628 - All Out Assault
The rest of the lineup gets some love, the weird online assault on Tesla, Model Y 7 seater is imminent, and Homelink owners get a bonus. All the upgrades - https://bit.ly/TT-E628-1 and https://bit.ly/TT-E628-1A The weird Anti Ad site - https://bit.ly/TT-E628-2...
10.15.2020
Episode 627 - Drop It Like It's Hot
Model S sees a small price reduction, and then another, no intervention FSD is coming soon, Elon enlightens us on collision properties of next gen Teslas, and Model 3 has a new console. Model S price drop - https://bit.ly/TT-E627-1 and...
10.08.2020
Episode 626 - Listen All Y'all...
Tesla was again a victim of attempted sabotage, India invites Tesla to come on in, Consumer Reports shows the world the cost benefits of EVs, and California says no more to combustion engines. Sabotage! - https://bit.ly/TT-E626-1 Tesla invited to India...
10.06.2020
Episode 625 - 2020 Tesla Annual Shareholder Meeting and Battery Investor Day
This is the day we’ve been waiting for since early this year. At last, the Annual Shareholder Meeting and Battery Investor Day took place, and boy, do we have some news from this one. Annual Shareholder Meeting and Battery Investor...
09.22.2020
Episode 624 - No Touchy Touchy
We have some movement in Tesla’s case vs. Martin Tripp, the German version of the Model Y could truly be revolutionary, FSD subscriptions may be imminent, and Tesla introduces touchless test drives. Tripp case continues - https://bit.ly/TT-E624-1 German Model Y...
09.17.2020
Episode 623 - Inching Ever Closer
Battery day is nearly upon us, so is the long awaited Autopilot rewrite, International owners finally get a taste of the latest and greatest features, and no, Tesla will not be making a smartwatch. Battery Day Imminent Autopilot rewrite -...
09.11.2020
Episode 622 - Is That What I Think It Is?
Giga Texas is in line for a quick completion, and we have an inexplicable oddity cropping up in some Model Ys. Giga Texas Timeline - https://bit.ly/TT-E622-1 Model Y inexplicable production workaround - https://bit.ly/TT-E622-2 Have a comment or question? Tweet @teslatidbits...
09.10.2020
Episode 621 - Keep Your Enemies Closer
Elon takes a spin in a VW, we’re still waiting for the S&P; 500 to let us in the club, and multifactor authentication on our Tesla accounts appears truly imminent. Elon drives an ID3 - https://bit.ly/TT-E621-1 Tesla raises $5B in...
09.04.2020
Episode 620 - Target Acquired
Target appears to be partnering with Tesla on the Supercharger network, Castrol of all companies commissions an EV study, and I have an update for you on one of my favorite third party Tesla apps. Target becomes a Supercharging partner...
09.03.2020
Episode 619 - Invitation Only
Elon jets off to Germany, Tesla begins sending out invites for its next event, and I have some errata and an addendum from the last show. Elon gets vote of support from Germany - https://bit.ly/TT-E619-1 Tesla sends out Battery Day...
09.01.2020
Episode 618 - Reclamation Project
JB Straubel is up to something new, AP2 owners get a long awaited feature, and the Unplugged Performance Tesla racing team cannot be stopped. JB Straubel’s new project - https://bit.ly/TT-E618-1 AP2+ owners get speed limit recognition - https://bit.ly/TT-E618-2 Unplugged Performance...
08.29.2020
Episode 617 - Blue Team Go!
We have two stories of attempts at hacking Tesla, as well as a look at the resilient heart of a Tesla racing team.
08.27.2020
Episode 616 - Think of the Children
More power coming to Giga Nevada, Tesla files a request to use technology to save children locked in cars, and Model 3’s frunk sees a redesign.

What's The Tesla Tidbits Show about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Tesla Tidbits Show episodes:

Episode 665 - Plaid Has a Nice Ring to it

Episode 664 - Revenge of the NHTSA

Episode 663 - Tesla Q2 2021 Earnings Call

Episode 662 - Price Action

Episode 661 - Don't Truck it Up

Episode 660 - Polishing it Up

Episode 659 - Smashing It

Episode 658 - Privacy Discussion

Episode 657 - Post Plaid Potpourri

Episode 656 - Plaid Delivery Event

Episode 655 - Plaid Minus

Episode 654 - Here Comes the Plaid

Episode 653 - Clickbait Headline

Episode 652 - Positive Reinforcement

Episode 651 - Legislation All Over the Place

Episode 650 - Tesla Q1 2021 Earnings Call

Episode 649 - Time Keeps Slipping

Episode 648 - The Cars Have Eyes

Episode 647 - Smashin'

Episode 646 - Gimme That Title

Episode 645 - Even Batteries Are Bigger In Texas

Episode 644 - Matter of Fact(ories)

Episode 643 - Disappearing Act

Episode 642 - I Seem to Recall...

Episode 641 - Tesla Q4 2020 Earnings Call

Episode 640 - NHTSA Giveth, NHTSA Taketh

Episode 639 - Never Bet Against Tesla

Episode 638 - Holiday Lull

Episode 637 - Lonestar Musk

Episode 636 - Tidbits vs. COVID Edition

Episode 635 - S&P Addition Edition

Episode 634 - Is He or Isn't He?

Episode 633 - Fixing the Blackout

Episode 632 - The Beta Makes it Betta

Episode 631 - For the Kids

Episode 630 - It's Beta Than Eva

Episode 629 - Tesla Q3 2020 Earnings Call

Episode 628 - All Out Assault

Episode 627 - Drop It Like It's Hot

Episode 626 - Listen All Y'all...

Episode 625 - 2020 Tesla Annual Shareholder Meeting and Battery Investor Day

Episode 624 - No Touchy Touchy

Episode 623 - Inching Ever Closer

Episode 622 - Is That What I Think It Is?

Episode 621 - Keep Your Enemies Closer

Episode 620 - Target Acquired

Episode 619 - Invitation Only

Episode 618 - Reclamation Project

Episode 617 - Blue Team Go!

Episode 616 - Think of the Children